Historic George Town

George Town

Fort Cornwallis which includes heritage architecture
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes a mosque, heritage architecture and religious aspects
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views and a castle
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque featuring a mosque

Popular places to visit

Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(36 reviews)

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of George Town when you stop by Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Penang City Hall
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(21 reviews)

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Fort Cornwallis. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Fort Cornwallis
Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

You can study the exhibits at Penang State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to George Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Penang State Museum
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes a mosque, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Kapitan Keling Mosque

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Chinatown with a visit to Kapitan Keling Mosque. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Stone decorations of Khoo Kongsi headquarters in Georgetown, Penang #InStone

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Learn about the local history of George Town with a stop at Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

Historic George Town Hotel Deals

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels
The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels
4.5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is AED 455 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 455
AED 502 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (496 reviews)
"I would come back just for the staff! Everyone was so welcoming from the moment we arrived! Even tho we arrived hours early for check in they had our room ready and welcomed us in. The room was clean full of complementary drinks and snacks. Being our honey moon they set up a lovely decoration and ..."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
The price is AED 100 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 100
AED 118 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"The hotel was great, the only issue we had was with the air condioning unit. It was very noisy and on full blast all of the time. We tried just turning it off but the room quickly became very hot. We did ask to be shown how to turn it down, but the member of staff said that it was not possible. Other ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
The price is AED 165 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 165
AED 192 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
"THAT THEY CHARGED FOR A BOTTLE OF WATER OVER TWO BOTTLES ALLOWED"

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Victoria Garden Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang
Royale Chulan Penang
4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang
The price is AED 232 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 232
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"I absolutely love this hotel. There's a lot of history to it. The rooms are really nice, the staff is great, the breakfast is fantastic. Walking distance from the ferry terminal is nice too. I will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

Royale Chulan Penang
Ren i Tang
Ren i Tang
3.5 out of 5
82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang
The price is AED 238 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
AED 238
AED 268 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"Glad I chose to stay here. My room was spacious, cool, and very comfortable. The noise from the street is significant but thankfully it’s quiet at night. The ambiance is unique. The staff is genuinely kind. But they need to break out the paint brushes because some surfaces, especially in the bathrooms, ..."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Ren i Tang
Seven Terraces Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is AED 582 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
AED 582
AED 639 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the middle of George Town. Great little retreat, perfect for exploring George Town."

Reviewed on 15 March 2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Historic George Town

The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia

Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well-liked for its historic sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Clan Jetty
Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(279 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and Prangin Mall.

Downtown George Town
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Pulau Tikus

Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Gelugor

4/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(26 area reviews)

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Miami Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.

Tanjung Bungah

Historic George Town

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